An ordinance providing the honorary designation of “Production Row” for Cowan Street from Spring Street north to its terminus.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. BL2012-262 amended Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code to permit the use of honorary street names and signs without amending the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and without requiring residents and businesses to change their address; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the significant sound and video production activity currently taking place on Cowan Street, and the plan to build two new soundstages in the area, businesses on Cowan Street have expressed interest in designating Cowan Street as “Production Row”; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council provide an honorary street name of “Production Row” for Cowan Street between Spring Street and its terminus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Cowan Street from Spring Street to its terminus, all of which is more particularly described by lines, words and figures on the sketch which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part of this Ordinance as though copied herein, is hereby given the honorary street name “Production Row”.

Section 2. This honorary street designation does not require businesses and residents located on Cowan Street to change their street address.

Section 3. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this Ordinance, to install the appropriate signage designating this section of roadway as “Production Row” in accordance with § 13.08.025 of the Metropolitan Code.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Scott Davis, Jerry Maynard

LEGISLATIVE
HISTORY

Introduced:

January 15, 2013

Passed
First Reading:

January 15, 2013

Referred
to:

Budget & Finance Committee
Public Works Committee

Deferred:

February 5, 2013

Passed
Second Reading:

February 19, 2013

Passed
Third Reading:

March 5, 2013

Approved:

March 8, 2013

By:

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